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"The First Lady of Song", Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996) was the 20th century's preeminent jazz vocalist renowned for her pure tone, impeccable diction, scat singing mastery, and critically acclaimed interpretations of the Great American Songbook. She was also the first black woman to win a grammy. Over her six-decade career, she set vocal excellence standards, influenced multiple genres, and amassed top accolades including 13 Grammys, 1 Grammy Lifetime Achievement award, and the National Medal of Arts.
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Birth
April 25, 1917, Newport News, Virginia
Death
June 15, 1996, (age 79) Beverly Hills, CA
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United States, Australia, Finland
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Ray Brown Jr.
Awards & Honors
13 Grammys, Sold over 40 million albums
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Singer
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Jazz, Blues, Soul, Rock & Roll, Be Bop
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*some sources say April 6, 1845
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